La Paz travel guide

La Paz Tourism | La Paz Guide

You're Going to Love La Paz

With a population of 171,485, La Paz is the largest city in Baja California Sur, Mexico by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Paz has to offer.

Where to Eat in La Paz

If you’re looking for affordable options, Azotea (Belisario Domínguez 387) and NEMI (Calle Francisco I. Madero 565) are great picks.

When to visit La Paz

La Paz in August
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Paz in August
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Paz in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in La Paz, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to La Paz

Plane

When flying to La Paz, you’ll arrive at La Paz Leon (LAP), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to La Paz from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 12h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car rental from San José del Cabo, which is about 84 miles from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Hertz and America Car Rental, among others, in San José del Cabo.

Bus

La Paz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to La Paz, you’ll arrive at La Paz Leon (LAP), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to La Paz from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 12h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car rental from San José del Cabo, which is about 84 miles from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Hertz and America Car Rental, among others, in San José del Cabo.

Bus

La Paz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near La Paz

Airlines serving La Paz

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,963 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (330 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (966 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (553 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Paz

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $245 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Seven Crown La Paz Malecon and Hotel Miramar.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Paz

Most booked hotels in La Paz

Hotel Catedral
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1667 reviews)
$168+
Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortes, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 268 reviews)
$300+
Seven Crown La Paz Centro Historico
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1098 reviews)
$109+
Araiza Palmira Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1336 reviews)
$118+
La Concha Beach Hotel & Club
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1960 reviews)
$134+
Hyatt Place La Paz
3 stars
Excellent (8, 6 reviews)
$157+

Renting a car in La Paz

Renting a car in La Paz costs $19 per day, on average, or $76 if you want to rent if for 4 days. MEXRENTACAR , Payless and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in La Paz is the MEXRENTACAR branch at Camino al Aeropuerto Km 1.5, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in La Paz.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in La Paz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in La Paz is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Onix or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in La Paz costs $19 per day, on average, or $76 if you want to rent if for 4 days. MEXRENTACAR , Payless and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in La Paz is the MEXRENTACAR branch at Camino al Aeropuerto Km 1.5, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in La Paz.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in La Paz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in La Paz is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Onix or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.